City Council Meeting

City of La Vernia CITY COUNCIL MEETING 102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121 August 22, 2024 7:00 PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order @ 7:00pm PRESENT Martin Poore Dianell Recker Gary Gilbert Justin Oates Garrett Rabel ABSENT Eric Rauschuber 2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Poore requested to forego the invocation and Pledge. 3. Citizens to Be Heard (At this time, citizens who have filled out a registration form prior to the start of the meeting may speak on any topic they wish to bring to the attention of the governing body so long as that topic is not on the agenda for this meeting. Citizens may speak on specific agenda items when that item is called for discussion. During the Citizens to Be Heard section no council action may take place and no council discussion or response is required to the speaker. A time limit of three minutes per speaker is permitted; the council may extend this time at their discretion.) None 4. Consent Agenda (All consent agenda items are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.) A. Meeting minutes from the regular City Council Meeting on 07-11-2024 B. Financials and check register- month of July  Motion made by Recker, Seconded by Gilbert. Voting Yea: Oates, Rabel 5. Ordinances A. Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 082224-01 a budget amendment for garbage rates Motion made by Recker, Seconded by Oates. Voting Yea: Gilbert, Rabel 6. Resolutions A. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. 2024-082224-01 an interlocal agreement for Operation Lone Star Chief Keil presented Motion made by Recker, Seconded by Rabel. Voting Yea: Gilbert, Oates B. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. 082224-02 an Interlocal agreement for Healthcare Provisions Motion made by Gilbert, Seconded by Recker. Voting Yea: Oates, Rabel C. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. 082224-03 an Interlocal agreement with San Antonio River Authority for Wastewater Treatment Services Motion made by Oates, Seconded by Recker. Voting Yea: Gilbert, Oates, Rabel D. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. 082224-04 an Interlocal agreement with the Wilson County Tax Office Motion made by Recker, Seconded by Gilbert. Voting Yea: Oates, Rabel E. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. 082224-05 appointing a City Secretary Motion made by Oates, Seconded by Recker. Voting Yea: Gilbert, Rabel F. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. 082224-06 an update to the Personnel Policy The council approved the personnel policy as listed with the addition of 6 weeks paid leave for paternity and adoption/foster.  Motion made by Recker, Seconded by Gilbert. Voting Yea: Oates, Rabel 7. Discussion Action A. Discuss and consider action on the FY 2025 Holiday schedule The council approved the holiday schedule as listed but will allow the City Administrator to make a revision pending a staff survey for the Christmas holiday week. Motion made by Oates, Seconded by Recker. Voting Yea: Gilbert, Rabel 8. Discussion Only A. Discuss the FY 24-25 City of La Vernia and La Vernia Municipal Development District proposed budget Victor the City's financial advisor, gave a presentation regarding the proposed Tax rate. The Council has requested to discus further at a upcoming meeting. The Council requested that the meeting scheduled for September 12th be moved to September 5th and be scheduled as a joint budget workshop. 9. Items Specific to Future Line Items on the Agenda A. Joint budget hearing MDD and CC September 5th B. West Texas gas rate change September 5th C. Discussion surrounding upcoming fee schedule amendment D. Fund Policy E. Budget Policy Permeated use chart on September 5th 10. Adjourn @ 8:15pm Motion made by Oates, Seconded by Rabel. Voting Yea: Recker, Gilbert DECORUM REQUIRED Any disruptive behavior, including shouting or derogatory statements or comments may be ruled out of order by the Presiding Officer. Continuation of this type of behavior could result in a request by the Presiding Officer that the individual leave the meeting, and if refused, an order of removal. The City Council for the City of La Vernia reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Governmental Code §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), §551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), §551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), §551.074 (Personnel Matters), §551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and §551.087 (Economic Development), and any other provisions under Texas law that permit a governmental body to discuss a matter in closed executive session. The City of La Vernia Council meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. The facility is wheelchair accessible and parking spaces are available. Request for accommodations, should you require special assistance, must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Braille is not available. Please contact the City Secretary at (830) 779-4541 or email Lboyd@lavernia-tx.gov. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the governing body of the above named La Vernia City Council is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted true and correct copy of said Notice on the bulletin boards of the City Hall of said La Vernia, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted on Aug 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 Hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. _________________________________ Lindsey Wheeler, City Secretary